Ingredients:
5 garlic cloves, minced and chopped
1 medium red onions, julienned
2 zucchini, julienned
2 stalks celery, cut on angle
4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 2 tablespoons dried basil)
2 tomatoes, julienned
salt and pepper
1/2-1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (6 -12 ounce) packages spaghetti ( use good spaghetti)
anchovies (optional)
green peppers (optional)
hot peppers (optional)
hot sauce (optional)
Directions:
NOTE: if using fresh basil add it at the end to get better flavor.
Pre cut all vegetables and garlic.
In a large pot bring water with a pinch of salt to a boil, then add the spaghetti.
Heat frying pan, making sure to cover the bottom with olive oil.
Add garlic, dried basil, onions, celery and hot sauce (if desired) to the frying pan.
Cook on medium heat for 5 min, then add the salt and pepper.
Add zucchini to the frying pan just before draining the cooked pasta.
Add the drained spaghetti and tomatoes to pan. If using fresh basil add this now, also add any additional olive oil if the dish is dry. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.
Season with additional salt & pepper if desired, then serve hot.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.